Convert Kilograms to Metric Tons
Convert Kilograms to Metric Tons instantly. 1 Kilogram (kg) equals 0.001 Metric Tons (t).
Kilograms to Metric Tons conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 0.001 t |
| 2 kg | 0.002 t |
| 3 kg | 0.003 t |
| 5 kg | 0.005 t |
| 10 kg | 0.01 t |
| 20 kg | 0.02 t |
| 50 kg | 0.05 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
| 500 kg | 0.5 t |
| 1,000 kg | 1 t |
1 Kilogram = 0.001 Metric Tons · multiply Kilograms by 0.001
About converting Kilograms to Metric Tons
Kilograms (kg) and Metric Tons (t) are both units of weight & mass, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Kilograms figure by 0.001. Ten Kilograms comes to 0.01 Metric Tons, and a hundred works out at 0.1 Metric Tons.
Rule of thumb: going from Kilograms to Metric Tons divides, so the figure always shrinks — it takes about 1,000 Kilograms to make a single Metric Ton. If your answer came out bigger, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Kilogram?
The kilogram was the last SI unit still defined by a physical object — the International Prototype Kilogram, a platinum-iridium cylinder kept in a vault near Paris since 1889. The problem was that it drifted. Careful comparisons against its official copies showed the masses diverging by tens of micrograms, and because the prototype simply was the kilogram by definition, there was no way to say which side had changed. In 2019 it was redefined in terms of the Planck constant, so any properly equipped lab can now realise a kilogram from physics rather than from an artefact.
What is a Metric Ton?
A metric ton — spelled tonne almost everywhere outside the United States — is 1,000 kilograms. It is not strictly an SI unit, though SI accepts it for use alongside them; the coherent name would be the megagram, which essentially nobody says out loud. The real hazard is the bare word "ton", because a US short ton of 2,000 pounds and a British long ton of 2,240 pounds are different quantities again, and all three are close enough that a careless figure can pass unchallenged. It is the unit of freight, steel, harvests and carbon dioxide emissions.
To put both in perspective: a liter of water weighs about a kilogram, while a small car weighs about 1.5 metric tons.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Metric Tons to Kilograms converter, or browse all Weight & Mass converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Metric Tons are in one Kilogram?
There are 0.001 Metric Tons in one Kilogram.
How do I convert Kilograms to Metric Tons?
Multiply the number of Kilograms by 0.001. For example, 10 Kilograms = 0.01 Metric Tons.
What is 100 Kilograms in Metric Tons?
100 Kilograms is equal to 0.1 Metric Tons.
How do I convert Metric Tons to Kilograms?
Multiply the Metric Tons value by 1,000 (or divide by 0.001).
Is this Kilograms to Metric Tons conversion exact?
Yes, exactly. Both units are fixed against the same base by definition, and 1 Kilogram = 0.001 Metric Tons is the complete value — nothing is rounded away.
What is a Kilogram?
The kilogram was the last SI unit still defined by a physical object — the International Prototype Kilogram, a platinum-iridium cylinder kept in a vault near Paris since 1889. The problem was that it drifted. Careful comparisons against its official copies showed the masses diverging by tens of micrograms, and because the prototype simply was the kilogram by definition, there was no way to say which side had changed. In 2019 it was redefined in terms of the Planck constant, so any properly equipped lab can now realise a kilogram from physics rather than from an artefact.
What is a Metric Ton?
A metric ton — spelled tonne almost everywhere outside the United States — is 1,000 kilograms. It is not strictly an SI unit, though SI accepts it for use alongside them; the coherent name would be the megagram, which essentially nobody says out loud. The real hazard is the bare word "ton", because a US short ton of 2,000 pounds and a British long ton of 2,240 pounds are different quantities again, and all three are close enough that a careless figure can pass unchallenged. It is the unit of freight, steel, harvests and carbon dioxide emissions.